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Chushul

Stay at Sirijap Homestay at Chushul

Stay at the Sirijap Homestay to Experience the Nomadic Life and story of 1962 Indo -Sino War

Why we love this homestay?

Rezang La War Memorial
Pashmina Goats of Changthang

Chushul Homestay

Nestled along the Indo-China border, Chushul village is not only a habitat for Changthang’s Pashmina Goats but also a repository of memories from the 1962 war between the two nations. Each Homestay in Chushul has an individual narrative meticulously curated by a War Historian, aimed at recounting the authentic tales of the valiant soldiers and heroes from the conflict. Chushul remains an unspoiled region, echoing the rich traditions of Ladakhi culture.

During your stay at a semi-luxury handcrafted residence at 14,000 feet in Chushul Homestay, you can immerse yourself in the genuine Ladakhi culture, discover stories of the war, and delve into the nomadic lifestyle of Changthang.

Homestay features

Complimentary breakfast & dinner
Hot water from Solar Water Heater
Clean towels and Linen
War Museum Inside the Homestay
Local curated meal
Western Style Common Toilet (Summer)
Western Style Dry Toilet (Winter)

Your host – Urgain

Warm, authentic hospitality
Knowledge about farming and grazing
Languages spoken - Ladakhi, Hindi

Urgain wears multiple hats as a Pashmina Herder, Homestay host, café proprietor, and a remarkable local guide. As a youthful individual, he has consistently delivered outstanding five-star experiences to the homestay’s guests. You can approach Urgain to learn about the intricate history of the 1962 war, as well as the meticulous process of extracting Pashmina from goats. His culinary skills are equally impressive, and he offers guests the opportunity to master the art of preparing authentic local dishes.

Enjoy organic local food!

Local specialities - Khambir, Momos and Thukpa
Farm to Table Organic food (On demand)
Dining area with traditional display of kitchenware and ceramics

The families of Chushul village have brought innovation to their local farming too. To decrease dependency on the market far away from the village, locals have started growing the vegetable and fruits at their backyard. The newly built greenhouses are helping to make a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables available for guests as well as locals.

Treat your palette with local food while you stay at the Chushul Homestay with a cafe runner and a local Gastronmical expert at Chushul

Explore the unexplored!

Visit the 1962 War Memorial
Rendevous with the Pashmina Hearders of Changthang
Explore the Hidden Lake of Mipam Tso

Chushul, a region recently designated as a significant tourism destination by the Government of India, boasts a history that stretches back for centuries. Its most recent historical landmark is the Indo-Sino war of 1962. Chushul is also situated within the Changthang region, renowned for its Pashmina Goats. You can gain firsthand insight into the rearing of Pashmina Goats when you stay at Chushul Homestay.

In the evening, a visit to the Rezang La war memorial offers an opportunity to delve deeper into the historical context of the war and learn about the remarkable valor of Major Shaitan Singh in the defense of the Chushul region against the Chinese forces. One can also visit the Mipam Tso Lake and spot the rare Black Neck Crane.

What it includes?

Overnight stay at a semi luxury homestay
Curated Local style Breakfast and Dinner

What it excludes?

The Nomadic Pashmina Experience
Any personal expenses
Transportation to village
Additional Meals – Lunch
Extra activities – Village Walk, Visit to the Monastery (Arranged on demand)

Is this Homestay right for you?

Are you choosing this homestay because you need some time away from your urban life? Mountain Homestays has established a unique concept of Carbon Neutral Homestays in the most pristine terrains equipped with all the requisite comforts required for the tourists. The homestays are conceptualized to provide comfortable stay to the tourists keeping the local culture and traditions intact. Choose Mountain Homestays on your next visit to experience the true village life along with contributing to the local economy

Hear from communities

Guests like to eat our Ladakhi food. They say it is delicious, even when it is prepared by an elderly ama (mother) like me. I always make sure I serve them the cleanest and healthiest food. My husband is a copper artist. When guests leave us, they say ‘Julley’, and hug us. It makes us feel happy.

Tsering Dolkar
Mountain Homestay Host - Sumda Chun
I became a Mountain Homestay Host in 2018, and I have hosted many travellers since then. Running a homestay has helped me and my family a lot. Not only is the solar set up in our house useful for us, but even travellers prefer to stay in our homestay because of it.

Rigzin Dolkar
Mountain Homestay Host - Photolalok
The training we got in astronomy turned out to be a life-changing experience for our village. I felt happy and proud while mapping the position of the planets and sharing the secrets of the universe with the tourists. Tourists told me that even they didn’t know so much about the dark skies!

Tsewang Dorjey
Astropreneur - Maan